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Message started by islandwahine on 08/31/07 at 23:12:08

Title: Is the manual correct?
Post by islandwahine on 08/31/07 at 23:12:08

Do I really need to take the handlebars, brake cable etc. off to change the fork seals??

Title: Re: Is the manual correct?
Post by franch on 09/01/07 at 03:07:40

yes to the handlebars otherwise you won't have room to remove the top fork bolts, but you can leave the cables attached and just hang the whole arrangment from the ceiling out of the way. just unscrew the caliper but leave the brake line attached and hang that too. use a tie wrap or wire so you don't put stress on the brake hose.
i used 30 weight ATF fluid in the forks and while it's stiffer for sure the bike handles high winds way better.

Title: Re: Is the manual correct?
Post by demin on 09/01/07 at 06:52:23

I take my forks off without removing all that.
After removing wheel,caliper,and fender
(1)break fork bolt on top loose
(2)loosen pinch bolts
(3)unscrew top bolts leaving them in place in top tree
I think it's alot easier,but thats me hope it helps

Title: Re: Is the manual correct?
Post by verslagen1 on 09/02/07 at 09:01:52

ditto to demin.

If it's not in the way, leave it on.

Title: Re: Is the manual correct?
Post by islandwahine on 09/02/07 at 12:20:47

verslagen1 wrote:

ditto to demin.

If it's not in the way, leave it on.

Seeing as I had to slightly tap the caps to push the forks down, ended up taking the handle bars off so I'd have room. I Actually marked the very top of the bars with a small line (permanent marker) so I could put them back exactly at the same angle (it was perfect).

Title: Re: Is the manual correct?
Post by verslagen1 on 09/02/07 at 17:53:23

OOPS, no one mentioned it.

Put a towel on the tank to keep from scratching it. Things have a way of jumping out of hands.